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verb \ ˈweld \

Definition of weld

intransitive verb

:to become or be capable of being welded

transitive verb

1 a :to unite (metallic parts) by heating and allowing the metals to flow together or by hammering or compressing with or without previous heating

b :to unite (plastics) in a similar manner by heating

c :to repair (something) by this method

d :to produce or create as if by such a process

2 :to unite or reunite closely or intimately

architecture that welds the past and the present

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weldable

play \ˈwel-də-bəl\ adjective

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Examples of weld in a Sentence

She learned how to weld.
We welded the beams together.
They were welded together in friendship.
His style of painting welds impressionism with surrealism.

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Mechanical, automotive, welding, carpentry, metalworking, plumbing, heating, wiring: The checklists were endless and overlapping.

— author: rick sinnott, Alaska Dispatch News, "Anchorage’s own Noah: A boat builder’s 30-year obsession comes together at last," 26 Aug. 2017
The team managed to weld spider silk to metal, glass, and even kevlar.

— john timmer, Ars Technica, "Researchers use lasers to weld spider silk to kevlar," 16 Aug. 2017
There’s nothing to do now but report the damage back to headquarters, which will send someone out to weld in a patch.

— benjamin preston, Fortune, "A 9-Day Journey Along the Most Controversial Strip of Land in Trump’s America," 24 July 2017
The trash-can-welding pedestrian was allowed to go free.

— adam k. raymond, Daily Intelligencer, "Machete Guy Took on Trash Can Guy in a Bloody UWS Street Fight," 20 July 2017
As the operator turned the valve stem, portions of the valve fell out, releasing isobutane, according to the Exxon letter, which was ignited by a welding machine 70 feet away.

— christina austin, Fortune, "Exxon Fined Over Explosion That Injured Workers," 13 July 2017
Framework was welded and the idea for a Wagner Farm stand was driven by many helping hands and green thumbs, Price said.

— karie angell luc, chicagotribune.com, "What's new is old at Glenview farmers market," 3 July 2017
New title Wasteland Express Delivery Service attempts to tackle this problem by welding an over-the-top Armageddon setting to a lightweight pick-up-and-deliver frame.

— charlie theel, Ars Technica, "Wasteland Express Delivery Service," 1 July 2017
Push-ups and pull-ups on the metal bars LaVar and his dad, Anderson—onetime bodyguard for Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T—welded outside the house.

— zach baron, GQ, "Between LaVar Ball and LaVar-ology," 21 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of weld

alteration of obsolete English well to weld, from Middle English wellen to boil, well, weld — more at well

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First Known Use: 1599

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weld

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Definition of weld

1 :a welded joint

2 :union by welding :the state or condition of being welded

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One of the biggest challenges was keeping the welds perfectly straight and parallel on the curved wedges, welding lead Jon Street said.

— william thornton, AL.com, "Anniston attempting to lure battery technology research facility," 30 Aug. 2017
Stress tests showed that the weld was roughly equivalent in strength to the spider silk itself.

— john timmer, Ars Technica, "Researchers use lasers to weld spider silk to kevlar," 16 Aug. 2017
Extruder printers use vertical layers of plastic to create their products, 3D printers that trade in metal often use lasers to essential weld powder to itself.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "An Extremely In-Depth Demo of How 3D Printing Works," 7 Aug. 2017
Hanlon says a good inspection takes one to three days and should include X-rays of welds and joints.

— james pilcher, Cincinnati.com, "Are our fair rides safe?," 28 July 2017
In 2002, the Re-Mix ride at the State Fair broke apart after a weld broke on the ride, slamming 15 feet to the ground, two passengers suffered minor injuries.

— laura hancock, cleveland.com, "The Ohio State Fair Fire Ball ride fatality: Victims ID'd, investigation continues," 27 July 2017
The paint job on the review unit is Matte Charcoal (Gloss White and Matte Copper are options), which lends a slightly sinister DARPA vibe to the civilized neo-Bauhaus design; those wavy TIG welds are gorgeous.

— rene chun, WIRED, "Review: Stromer ST1 X," 15 July 2017
A total of about 50 pounds of copper-weld wire were stolen, police said.

— ben estes, NOLA.com, "Suspect ID'd in theft of copper wire at Entergy substation, causing power outages," 10 July 2017
Thus is Toomes/Vulture a cut above the usual villain by conception, and also by design — his villain get-up is a winged contraption of nuts and bolts and welds, befitting his blue-collar roots.

— gary thompson, Philly.com, "'Spider-Man: Homecoming:' a polished reboot," 5 July 2017

First Known Use of weld

1831

WELD Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of weld for English Language Learners

: to join pieces of metal together by heating the edges until they begin to melt and then pressing them together
: to join or bring (people or things) close together

weld

noun

Definition of weld for English Language Learners

: a connection made by welding pieces of metal

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weld

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verb \ ˈweld \

Definition of weld for Students

welded; welding

1 :to join two pieces of metal or plastic by heating and allowing the edges to flow together

2 :to be capable of being joined by heating and allowing the edges to flow together

Some metals weld easily.

3 :to join closely The author welds two stories into one.

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weld

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Definition of weld for Students

:a joint made by heating and allowing the edges to flow together

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